Pasta Alla Norma (Fresh Pasta With Eggplant(Aubergine))

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 2
Pasta Alla Norma; The Perfect Italian Dish for Dinner
in Pasta

Prep

30 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

400 g fresh pasta
2 large eggplants
sea salt
olive oil ( for frying )
flour ( for dusting )
1 can plum tomatoes
2 garlic cloves ( peeled and whole )
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 teaspoons sugar
2 sprigs fresh basil
black pepper
1/4 - 1/2 lb cheese ( parmesan ect.. )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
650
Sugar
8g
Fat
20g
Pasta Alla Norma is a classic Italian dish that originated in Sicily. This vegetarian dish combines fresh pasta with the rich flavors of eggplant and tomato sauce to create a hearty and satisfying dinner option. The dish gets its name from the famous Italian opera 'Norma' by Vincenzo Bellini. It is said that upon first tasting the dish, Bellini was so pleased that he exclaimed 'this is a real Norma!' The dish has become a staple of Italian cuisine and is now enjoyed by diners all over the world.

Instructions

1.Wash eggplants and cut off both ends.
2.Cut the eggplants in slices or cubes, and place them in a colander.
3.Sprinkle the slices of eggplants with sea salt and leave them to rest for 1 hour.
4.Rinse the eggplant slices under running water and press them gently to remove the excess water.
5.Heat the olive oil in a frying pan and fry the eggplants until golden brown.
6.Set the eggplants aside on a paper towel.
7.In another pan, heat some olive oil and add the garlic.
8.Add the canned tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar and black pepper into the pan with the garlic, and bring to a boil.
9.Reduce the heat, add the eggplants, and basil, and cook for 10 minutes.
10.Cook the pasta in boiling salted water according to the package instructions, then drain.
11.Add cheese to the eggplants and sauce mixture, stir until well combined, and serve over the pasta.

PROS

Pasta Alla Norma is a delicious and flavorful way to enjoy a vegetarian dinner.

The combination of fresh pasta, eggplant and tomato sauce is both satisfying and comforting.

CONS

This dish is relatively heavy and high in calories and carbohydrates.

It should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Eggplants are a great source of dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
They are low in calories and can help promote heart health and reduce inflammation.
Tomatoes contain high levels of vitamin C and K, potassium, and antioxidants.

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